France coach Deschamps urges realism after 3-0 win over Sweden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
After France's 3-0 victory against Sweden in the World Cup round of 16, coach Didier Deschamps called for caution and realism. He emphasized the need to avoid complacency despite the team's success, and suggested that media should focus on weaknesses in their play. Deschamps specifically noted issues with passing accuracy and the challenging pitch during the match. Looking ahead, he acknowledged Paraguay as a formidable opponent and stressed the importance of maintaining focus as the team prepares for their next match on Saturday.
- •France defeated Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup round of 16.
- •Deschamps criticized inaccuracies in passing during the match.
- •He urged players to stay grounded and not become arrogant.
- •France will face Paraguay next, a team that previously beat Germany.
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"After the French national team’s commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden in the World Cup round of 16, coach Didier Deschamps deliberately played down expectations. In order to prevent premature euphoria...
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